Campus Life

The fallout from scandals of sex abuse by disgraced doctor Larry Nassar at Michigan State University and as a member of the USA Gymnastics medical team have had innumerable ripple effects at the University of Michigan.

Erica Caple James, MIT associate professor of medical anthropology and urban studies, discussed the importance of historical preservation of monuments and sites and their implications in modern society in to more than 50 students and faculty Monday afternoon in a talk titled “The Matter of Black

Morgan McCaul entered Michigan State’s medicine clinic at the age of 12. At the time, McCaul — now an LSA freshman at the University of Michigan — was an aspiring ballerina with tears in both hip flexors.

University alum Andy Horning discussed the concept of “white fragility” regarding social interactions occurring at predominantly white institutions, like the University of Michigan, in an interactive lecture Thursday afternoon at the School of Social Work.

Tuesday afternoon, the University of Michigan’s Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs announced Krishna Han will serve as its new associate director. Han’s position will begin on Jan. 29, he fills the office previously held by former associate director Linh Nguyen.

Public Policy lecturer Daniel Raimi explained the risks, benefits and uncertainties of fracking in the oil industry at a discussion of his new book, “The Fracking Debate,” Wednesday afternoon at the Ford School of Public

As a part of programming honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., the School of Social Work hosted adrienne maree brown Wednesday afternoon to discuss her work and recent publication, “Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds.” Br